Evaluation of a Portable Haemoglobin Metre Performance in Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Implications for Healthcare in Resource-poor Settings

Conclusion: Hb concentration determined by the portable testing system is comparable with that determined by the haematology analyser. We recommend its use as a point-of-care device for determining Hb concentration of SCD children in resource-poor settings where haematology analysers are not available.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - August 24, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Olatunya, O. S., Olu-Taiwo, A., Ogundare, E. O., Oluwayemi, I. O., Olaleye, A. O., Fadare, J. O., Adekoya-Benson, T., Fatunla, O., Agaja, O. T., Omoniyi, E., Oluwadiya, K. S. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research